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Category: Personal Finance 101

April 24, 2026By Paula Pant

#709: The Financial Reality of Developmental Disability, with Keith Wargo

Caregiving is a massive responsibility that often falls on family members, usually as an unpaid role.

For parents of children with autism, this doesn’t just mean managing the day-to-day, it means planning for a future that extends far beyond their own lives.

Keith Wargo, the CEO of Autism Speaks, joins me to bridge the […]

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April 21, 2026By Paula Pant

#708: Q&A: My Mom Is 73. She Has a House – But It Doesn’t Pay the Bills. Now What?

Joe and I are catching up in person to dive into a new set of listener questions.

From navigating the complexities of the current real estate market to strategic tax planning for retirement, this episode explores both the technical and psychological aspects of building wealth.

Whether you’re wondering how to handle a sudden […]

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April 17, 2026By Paula Pant

#707: Q&A: LIVE From Texas A&M Texarkana

Joe and I traveled to the campus of Texas A&M University-Texarkana for a very special live recording.

We were joined by Jay Davis, the Executive Director of Financial and Entrepreneurship Engagement, to answer questions from an incredible audience of students.

Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to “reset” your habits, this […]

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April 14, 2026By Paula Pant

#706: Q&A: The Case for NOT Paying Off Your Student Loans

What do student loans, early retirement, and Airbnb have in common?

They’re the three questions we’re tackling in today’s episode, and each one forces you to think about uncertainty, flexibility, and whether the “right” financial move on paper is actually the right move for your life.

Joe and I answer three listener questions. KJ […]

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March 31, 2026By Paula Pant

#702: Q&A: Why 3 Years Is a Weird Timeline for Money

Where should you park money that you’ll need in three years? It’s a question that forces you to balance safety with returns, and resist the temptation to gamble on the stock market just because it’s been going up for 17 years.

In this Q&A episode, Joe and I answer three listener questions. Olivia is saving […]

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March 17, 2026By Paula Pant

#698: Q&A: Should You Pause Retirement to Buy a Bigger Home?

Should you reduce your retirement contributions to save for a house down payment faster?

It’s a question that forces you to choose between two competing financial goals—and the answer isn’t as simple as picking one over the other.

In this Q&A episode, Joe and I tackle three listener questions about financial trade-offs.

Hannah […]

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March 13, 2026By Paula Pant

#697: Bill Gurley: The Biggest Career Regret Most People Have

What does it take to find work you actually love—not just tolerate, not just survive, but genuinely love? And is it even possible if you’re in your 50s and still don’t know what that is?

In this conversation, I talk with Bill Gurley, general partner at Benchmark Capital and author of “Runnin’ Down a […]

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March 10, 2026By Paula Pant

#696: Q&A: Should Your Emergency Fund Be Invested?

Should your emergency fund chase yields, or should you prioritize stability over returns? It’s a question we haven’t had to ask for years, but as interest rates drop, savers are facing a new reality.

In this Q&A episode, we tackle four listener questions that span the practical and the philosophical. We start with a listener […]

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February 24, 2026By Paula Pant

#692: Q&A: My Brother-in-Law Wants to Buy a Rental in Mexico. Good Idea?

Three listeners, three very different financial dilemmas, but all connected by the same underlying question: What do I do when life doesn’t follow the plan?

In this Q&A, we tackle three high-stakes money decisions. A post-divorce real estate leap overseas. A retiree with a suddenly swollen portfolio. And an investor questioning whether smarter returns cost […]

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February 19, 2026By Paula Pant

#690: Q&A: Should My Teen Go to College?

What’s the real value of a college degree in 2026? Is it just about the paycheck, or is there something deeper we’re missing in the ROI calculation?

In this Q&A episode, Joe and I tackle one of the most consequential financial decisions […]

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